| ID | 188450 |
| Title Proper | Fraught Relations |
| Other Title Information | Saudi Ambitions and American Anger |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hokayem, Emile |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The recalibration of Saudi foreign policy under Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MbS) reflects Riyadh’s changing assessment of its relationship with the United States and its ambition to become a full-fledged geo-economic power that is less constrained by the traditional pillars of Saudi statecraft. While much attention is being paid to the acrimonious relationship between MbS and US President Joe Biden, there are structural reasons for the growing divergence between the two countries. The October 2022 OPEC+ crisis over Saudi Arabia’s oil-production cut illustrates how Riyadh is willing to prioritise its financial and energy interests even at the risk of upsetting its long-time security partner. |
| `In' analytical Note | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol. 64, No.6; Dec 2022 - Jan 2023; p. 7-22 |
| Journal Source | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol: 64 No 6 |
| Key Words | Oil ; Ukraine ; Vladimir Putin ; Joe Biden ; Saudi Arabi ; Jamal Khashoggi ; Muhammad bin Salman (MbS) ; OPEC+US–Saudi Relationship |